In his state-of-the-nation address, President Vladimir Putin unequivocally made it clear that the Government must assume complete control over monopolist prices, Kasyanov stressed.

At the same time, Kasyanov noted that the Cabinet was so far unable to regulate all regional activities. However, the Government is quite optimistic because State Duma members are already drafting the appropriate legislation, Kasyanov added.

We've got to examine specific pricing-policy components; one can't yet say that the situation is under control; still we must accomplish this objective, Kasyanov said in conclusion.

Not that long ago, American soldiers would train their skills to counter insurgent and partisan military organizations. These days, they are trained to show resistance to the regular army of a potential adversary